A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6682966 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49078018 epoch_slot_no: 89218 block_no: 6682789 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 6423 time: 2021-12-27 22:31:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab680e1317a836a0f0ae3cac8b68ab7d4d7c1b74bb18f49d7d3047a20614881dBlock Operator
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